- present participle of barter.
bartering
Example Sentences
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In his plea, Max acknowledged bartering art for real estate and hiding income to buy real estate in Southampton, New York, the US Virgin Islands and upstate New York.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
When challenged whether he was coercively controlling couriers for his own ends, he said: "No, it's more of a bartering system. They want something and I want something. It goes hand in hand."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
In September, the LA Card Show made its Dodger Stadium debut, drawing thousands of fans swapping and bartering trading cards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
In place of socializing, we’re using a parent community as a bartering platform.
From Slate ● Jan. 11, 2025
Leaving the wheelbarrow, Seth carried the chicken, while Kendra collected an armful of bartering items.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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